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02 May 2017, 15:18

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Hello folks,

I am considering for a part-time MBA either from Rotman or Schulich. I don't want to switch careers or industry but want to climb corporate ladder more. My educational background is in engineering, have been working in biotech industry since undergraduate studies and recently got promoted to a manager of manufacturing. I am going to work full-time and go to school part-time. I've considered a number of factors. Please see below -

Schulich: York university is not as recognized outside CanadaRotman: University of Toronto is recognized world-wide for its research

Schulich: Flexibility to switch between Fulltime or Part-timeRotman: Follow strict cohort. Perhaps elective courses can be taken full-time

Schulich: Most core courses are offered every semester (Fall/Winter/Summer). If you drop/fail a course, always can take it in the following semester. Rotman: Have to follow strict core courses. If dropped/failed, may have to wait till next year for the core courses.

Schulich: Full-time or Part-time Classes are held evening, weekend or dayRotman: Part-time classes are held only on the evening

Schulich: Slowly dropping in ranking in EconomistsRotman: Slowly dropping in ranking in Financial times

Schulich: Study tours are available for any students (correct me if I am wrong)Rotman: Study tours are very competitive, only few spots for Part-time students

I am wondering if anyone has any other comments and insights regarding these two schools. Based on my background and career aspirations, what school would you recommend? Your comments will greatly help me to make the right decision, perhaps one of biggest educational investment of my life. I've attached both schools employment reports for anyone to view. I thank you in advance for taking the time to guide me.

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02 May 2017, 19:44

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Your MBA truly matters and counts for your First job. Once you have established yourself and worked for a few years, you will be hired based on your networking, contacts, performance, results, and interviewing skills. Nobody will care that you went to York or Toronto or even Chicago so if you are planning to climb the corp ladder, pick the school with the shorter commune and that fits your goals better.

You can look up CFO's and CEOs of a lot of companies - they have some obscure name MBA's on their resumes (if they have one that is). As long as you don't have to dance around H1B or another Canadian employment version of work permit, York can meet your needs nicely.

P.S. Kudos on doing your research and not expecting someone else to troll the sites and info. PPS. Now that the US schools are having hard time placing their international students, I can see that impacting their rankings and job stats and as the result greater numbers applying for MBA programs to Canada - that has already started last year as Canadian school popularity on GMAT Club shot upwards - Schulich in particular https://gmatclub.com/forum/school-ranki ... 35933.html_________________

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16 May 2017, 19:35

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bb wrote:

Your MBA truly matters and counts for your First job. Once you have established yourself and worked for a few years, you will be hired based on your networking, contacts, performance, results, and interviewing skills. Nobody will care that you went to York or Toronto or even Chicago so if you are planning to climb the corp ladder, pick the school with the shorter commune and that fits your goals better.

You can look up CFO's and CEOs of a lot of companies - they have some obscure name MBA's on their resumes (if they have one that is). As long as you don't have to dance around H1B or another Canadian employment version of work permit, York can meet your needs nicely.

P.S. Kudos on doing your research and not expecting someone else to troll the sites and info. PPS. Now that the US schools are having hard time placing their international students, I can see that impacting their rankings and job stats and as the result greater numbers applying for MBA programs to Canada - that has already started last year as Canadian school popularity on GMAT Club shot upwards - Schulich in particular https://gmatclub.com/forum/school-ranki ... 35933.html

Hello BB,After weeks of thinking, LinkedIn search and deep conversation with current students/alumni, I've chosen Schulich. I want to thank you for replying to my question. I will save your answer on my computer for years to come. I've got great help from GMATClub during MBA application process and now I am off to next chapter of my life i.e. MBA itself! Thank you.

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27 Dec 2017, 10:54

Thanks a lot bb. You saved me. After reading your reply I got so emotional and happy because I was only seeing bad reviews about Schulich.You are right. It all depends on the person. If you are willing to go to any lengths, anything is possible, be it Rotman or Schulich.

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06 Feb 2019, 19:35

I just got an admit from schulich for full time MBA, FALL 2019. I my goal is to work as a consultant in mobility firms in future. How good will be schulich in achieving my goals. Are there any better option I should be looking?

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06 Feb 2019, 20:34

adityaasati wrote:

I just got an admit from schulich for full time MBA, FALL 2019. I my goal is to work as a consultant in mobility firms in future. How good will be schulich in achieving my goals. Are there any better option I should be looking?

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I don't know but this is not the right discussion to try to hijack.
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